Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Drioma Russian Imperial Stout

The newest addition to the RedRock Brewing line of bottled beers is out and it's a big imperial beast named, Drioma.
Drioma is named for the Slavic spirit of the night. Appropriate, 'cause this bitch is dark & dry like Russian winter night.

Looks like motor oil with a nice light brown head. The nose is huge with
roasted malt & baker's chocolate. The tastes starts with big
roasted notes with espresso and dark chocolate. A nice bed of toffee
& caramel come next with a strong burst of pine in the finish. This
Russian Imperial is stout is dryer than some, but it's huge roasted
character & fresh hop bite make a nice, highly drinkable stout. A chocolate
chip cookie would be the perfect partner for this beer. 10.1% ABV,
available at RedRock locations now and finer beer bars in the coming
days.

Today is also supposed to be canning day at Uinta. If all goes well, we
may have fresh canned Wyld, Baba, Hop Notch or Cutthroat by the end of
the week. Call the brewery for availability at their bottleshop.

Nice! Hey, a question. Red Rock has had a Chocolate Chilli Porter on recently, is it the same as the Mole Porter they had? I think so. Also, any sightings of the Moab Desert Select Export Stout or Hopped Rye?